Part Sales Apprentice - Automotive Careers
A part sales apprenticeship is ideal for someone who enjoys engaging with people and wants to learn more about stock management, vehicle parts, maintenance and repair. It's a great chance for you to develop a long-term career with ambitious brands in the automotive industry.
What does a Part Sales Apprenticeship involve?
A vehicle parts apprenticeship differs slightly from one employer to the next, based on the needs of the location.
With a big employer, you’ll often start out in one of their regional Parts Hubs. You might start in Warehouse and distribution to understand the foundations of the hub then spend some time with the administration team to understand how they operate.
Typically, you’ll then train on the phones speaking to customers and selling parts. Parts Hubs themselves are typically regional sales and distribution centres for makes of cars and vehicles, and provide a parts service to UK dealers.
What could you be doing as part of your Apprenticeship?
As a Vehicle Parts Sales Apprentice, example responsibilities can include:
- Providing internal and external clients and partners with professional, reliable and efficient customer service.
- Learning how to identify vehicle parts to support sales, both face to face and over the phone.
- Working alongside on-site Service Technicians to ensure they have the parts needed to complete their daily work
- Being trained to undertake regular stock checks, relocating parts when required, with a strong focus on organisation
- Developing the skills to ensure the warehouse is a safe place to work by optimising space
- Working towards a nationally recognised Apprenticeship qualification, and receiving ongoing support via training partners.
What life and work skills are useful for getting started?
You will shine as a Part Sales Apprentice if you...
- Have a keen interest in the motor industry
- Can follow instructions, and have a good eye for detail
- Are a highly motivated team player, with the ability to use own initiative
- Have great communication skills and a willingness to build and maintain positive and professional relationships
Useful qualifications
A minimum of grade 4 (formerly C Grade) in English & Maths (GCSE or equivalent) is often but not always required.
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